The spelling of the word "clergier" stands apart from other words of its kind in the English language. The word is pronounced as [kler-jee-er] and is used to refer to the clergy as a body or profession. It is pronounced with a silent "g" and the final "-ier" is pronounced with an "ee-er" sound. This unique spelling is likely a product of its origins in Old French, where the word was spelled "clergé" with an accent on the final "e".